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Alumni Benefits and Services

All former students who completed two semesters of study (approximately 30 units for undergraduate and 15 units for those pursuing a graduate degree) are classified as alumni and automatically have membership in the FPU Alumni Association. The following benefits and services are just for you!

Baby T-Shirts

Let us know when you have a baby, and we will send you a "Future Sunbirds" baby-sized t-shirt for your bundle of joy.

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Sunny the Sunbird Coloring Page

Coloring page and maze

A fun activity page for our young Sunbirds!

Download the coloring page

Career Development for Alumni

Our Career Development Center provides free professional development and career services to all our alumni. Online services are available as well as individual help and advice. Also, be sure to check for job openings at Fresno Pacific.

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Exclusive LinkedIn Group

The FPU Alumni Association has a closed group which accepts FPU alumni only. Build your own LinkedIn profile, then use this group to network and connect with alumni by starting a discussion and/or posting a job.

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Free Course Audit (seminary graduates only)

Graduates of Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary or Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary are eligible to audit one course per semester (two per year) for free.

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Seminary Advanced Standing

Undergraduate alumni (traditional and degree completion) pursuing a graduate program at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary may have courses waived towards their seminary program. Students must complete the qualifying undergraduate course with a grade of B or higher to receive seminary course credit. Once students have been admitted to a seminary program, they must complete the Advanced Standing form in Sunbird Central to officially request advanced standing at the seminary.

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Insurance Discounts

Mennonite Insurance Services offers FPU alumni very competitive property, home, auto-renters and umbrella insurance. They are also strong supporters of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), West Coast Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and student scholarships, donating thousands of dollars each year.

Get a quick quote today

Many other insurance companies (auto, home, etc.) offer discounts to customers who are members of an alumni association. Have your insurance company contact us today, and we will provide proof of your FPU Alumni Association membership.

Hotel Accommodations 

Moved away and coming back to Fresno for a visit? Check out our list of hotels that give FPU discounts.

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